A mother asks when complementary foods should normally be introduced for a healthy breastfed infant. What is the best advice?
Correct answer: B. At about six months while breastfeeding continues
- A. At birth with every breastfeed
- B. At about six months while breastfeeding continues
- C. At two months when crying increases
- D. After twelve months when teeth appear
Explanation
Breast milk alone is recommended for about the first six months, followed by safe, adequate complementary foods while breastfeeding continues. Introducing foods too early may increase infection risk and reduce breast milk intake.
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